Archive for September 13th, 2011

Slate of High-Profile Speakers, Informative Sessions and Exhibits Designed to Help Educate and Guide the Industry on Value of Enduring Content and Information Management

(BURBANK, CA) Createasphere’s Digital Asset Management Conference, taking place September 22-23 at the New Yorker Hotel, is the premier event for learning about the important solutions and technology at the intersection of content creation and information management. With the exponential growth of digital assets – expected to be 75% of all file-based data created for the media and entertainment industry in 2011* – today’s asset managers are at the forefront of defining how to locate, manage and distribute videos, images, audio, text and document files, as well as digital preservation. At this year’s Createasphere Digital Asset Management Conference and Expo, a slate of keynote conversations, sessions, and exhibits have been assembled to assist the creative and technical communities who are shaping the standards more

ReaLED technology passes the most stringent aviation industry tests ‘with flying colours’

In one of the most exciting and prestigious applications of LED technology to date, and after successfully completing a rigorous trial period, the FL32 solid-state ReaLED™ DLP® projector from projectiondesign® has been approved for use in Level D full-flight simulators by British Airways.

The airline took delivery of three FL32’s in May of this year after it was recommended by its systems integration partner RSI Visual Systems. Michael Freeman, managing director of RSI takes up the story:

“BA had been using LCoS projectors for showing what we call ‘Out The Window’ (OTW) content in its full-flight simulators. We were tasked with finding an alternative projector and then integrating it into the existing RSI XT-64 visual systems, with minimal impact on BA’s pilot training schedule.

“We more

LE PLESSIS ROBINSON, France — Sept. 8, 2011 — AETA AUDIO SYSTEMS (IBC booth 8.B30f) has launched the industry’s first professional mobile HD Voice codec, with the addition of AMR-wideband support in its Scoopy+ codec/mixer/recorder. In a highly compact and ergonomic unit, Scoopy+ gives reporters on location the ability to deliver pristine high-quality audio, far exceeding what is possible with 2G and 3G networks. more

MPEG-4 Enabled Encoder Allows Broadcasters to Transmit HD Content Efficiently

AMSTERDAM, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 – Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, officially introduces its Nucomm Newscoder 4 to the European market at the 2011 IBC Show (Hall 1, Stand D40). more

NORTHRIDGE, California — Following an overwhelmingly successful two weeks of sessions in July, the Studer Broadcast Academy will continue in September with a series of dates in Texas. Locations include Houston, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Studer Broadcast Academy is designed to educate and support the interests of audio engineers around the world. The Broadcast Academy sessions include hands-on training for Studer’s Vista consoles as part of certification modules that will provide engineers with proof of efficiency with the Vista line.

At the Broadcast Academy, Studer factory experts provide the training and attendees will receive official factory certification at every stage of the curriculum. The curriculum is broken down into modules, making learning more digestible and convenient for attendees’ schedules.

“We launched the Studer Broadcast Academy to address the trend of more freelance engineers taking more

BERGEN, Norway — Sept. 7, 2011 — ARD-aktuell, the common newscentre operation of Germany’s national public television network and the world’s largest public broadcaster, has chosen Mosart Medialab’s newsroom automation system for news programming, including the flagship Tagesschau. ARD-aktuell’s Mosart(R) installation at its Hamburg studios will include two entire systems, for main and backup galleries, with roll-out during 2012. more

Tutorials on Delay & Comb Filter; Mentoring; Career Fair; Ben Folds & More

NEW YORK: 131st AES Convention Chair Jim Anderson reports that Education Committee Chair John Krivit has fashioned one of the conventions’ most eclectic and colorful programs. “From a one-on-one conversation with recording star Ben Folds to highly anticipated Alex Case Tutorials on Delay and Comb Filters, this year’s Education Events will cover issues totally connected to today’s generation of college level audio students,” Anderson says. Scheduled for Oct. 20-23, the Convention will be held in NY’s Jacob Javits Center.

AES CONVENTION EDUCATION EVENTS INCLUDE:

Thursday, Oct. 20

Alex Case, Tutorial on Delay: Noted author,U of Mass. professor and dynamic speaker, Case will explore the copious applications of this essential production effect. An integral element of all recording sessions, delay is the DNA of a more

Sony Pictures Stock Footage Debuts New Movie Quality Collection with 5.1 Sound
CULVER CITY, Calif.—September 13, 2011—Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Sony Pictures Stock Footage has introduced a first-of-its-kind stock footage collection featuring motion picture quality clips with custom-designed, studio-produced 5.1 soundtracks.
Sony Pictures Stock Footage’s unique new “5.1 Collection” includes car chases, explosions, helicopter shots and other types of stunts and pyrotechnics, all drawn from recent studio film and television productions. The soundtracks were designed, edited and mixed in 5.1 surround sound by industry award-winning artists from the Sony Pictures Sound facility. more

In a move designed to accelerate the development and adoption of next-generation 3D digital cinema, Christie® and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment, Inc., have signed a milestone, five-year agreement to exchange research, testing, development and technical support on the industry’s most exciting new technology. The cooperation between two of Hollywood’s digital cinema powerhouses heralds a significant shift in how movies will be made and shown in theaters.

“I selected Christie for this ‘journey of discovery’ because the company is fully committed to my vision and shares my dedication to continually push the boundary of digital cinema,” said James Cameron.

“Lightstorm is committed to realizing the full potential of 3D and high frame rate technology to fully immerse audiences in the world of the movie before them,” said Craig Sholder, vice president, Christie Entertainment Solutions division. “This alliance promises to spark a new wave of excitement, creativity, and innovation more

Year 4 is off to a roaring start for Royale following a recent move into a larger space and a spate of new hires. The motion design & production studio has added Head of Production Danielle Hazan, 3D Lead/CG Supervisor Andy Lyon and Art Director Jonathan Kim to its already deep roster of talent. To accommodate its steady growth, Royale has also moved into a new, nearly 5,000-square-foot space.

Royale’s New Space (www.weareroyale.com)

“We continue to be inspired and grow with each and every project,” says Jayson Whitmore, Royale Creative Director/Partner. “It was the right time for us to expand our in-house talent and capabilities. We’re honored to be working with some of the most gifted creatives on both the agency and production side.”

“It’s great to head into our fourth year with this more